Scholarship Bulletin

The Achievement Scholarship Fund for Refugees and Immigrants in Wake County will provide financial awards for refugee and immigrant high school graduates who reside in Wake County to continue their education in a post-secondary setting. The goal is to support these students on a pathway to finding meaningful employment and becoming contributory members of their communities and adopted country.

Scholarships will range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year, for up to four years and can be used at any accredited public, private, technical college or university in the state of North Carolina. A minimum of four awards will be made each year.

Eligibility Criteria:

First-generation U.S. citizens, refugees, or immigrants (legal documentation is not required)

Residents of Wake County, North Carolina who have completed at least one academic year at a high school in Wake County

High school seniors at the time of the application with a GPA of 2.5 or greater

Planning to pursue a 2-year or 4-year degree as a full-time student

Planning to attend an accredited public, private, or technical college or university in the state of North Carolina

Able to demonstrate family financial need

​Fall semester high school graduates, please contact the Foundation if you would like to apply.

This scholarship is not available for students planning to enroll part-time or at for-profit or online institutions. There are no restrictions on area of study.

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This scholarship bulletinwill be updated periodically throughout the school year.Further information on the scholarships and applications in this bulletin may be found online at the websites indicated. Please feel free to use school computers to research scholarships

Remember to plan ahead!

Do NOTwait until the last minute to ask for recommendations​or to submit materials.

Consult with your counselor or the Financial Aid Counselor about concerns/questions.